Overview

• In India, the total phase runs from 11:00 pm to 12:22 am IST with maximum near 11:41 pm, within an umbral window of roughly 9:58 pm to 1:26 am.
• Best visibility favors Asia with full views also in eastern Africa and western Australia, while most of the Americas miss the event and parts of Europe catch it at moonrise.
• The Moon’s red hue occurs because Earth’s atmosphere filters sunlight through Rayleigh scattering, allowing longer red wavelengths to illuminate the lunar surface.
• This is the second total lunar eclipse of 2025 and one of the longer recent totalities, offering extended viewing for the public and photographers without any eye protection.
• In India the eclipse coincides with Pitru Paksha Purnima, with sutak timings and traditional observances shared alongside scientific viewing guidance.